Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 32 [A Reason I Cannot Refuse]

"Bob, you know very well you have no chance of winning. Not to mention my relationship with the Court of Justice, just yourself. You've been fired from the law firm. All the business related to the Pauletta family is now your responsibility. Everything you've done for them over the years has nothing to do with the law firm. And the law firm has all the information on this matter. If I hand it over, you might even lose your last bit of freedom. Why bother?"

"I know Elena's conditions are a bit harsh. How about this? We can only give you half of the property. Anyway, you don't have much money, so I'll leave some for your retirement. This is the most generous condition. If you miss it, you will have nothing."

There were no lights on in the conference room, and the curtains were only drawn on one side, making the light dim. Only one ray of sunlight shone in, illuminating Murphy Dimel, who was sitting at the end of the chairman's table.

He did look very charming. Although he was about the same age as Bob, he looked not tired at all. He wore a dark brown suit that fitted him perfectly. His hairstyle was standard and elegant. He sat there with an air of power, which made Bob, who was sitting in the dark, with a tired face and messy hair with gray hair, look pale to the ground.

"Bob, for the sake of our marriage for so many years, please give Monica to me. You can't take care of her well, and you have to deal with those criminals all day long. It's too dangerous. Let her go."

Sitting next to Murphy Dimel was Bob's ex-wife Elena. She was indeed very beautiful and fashionable, and she and Murphy looked a perfect match.

"Elena, I will never let my daughter be in danger, absolutely. Also, how long have you taken care of her over the years? You..." Bob took a deep breath and looked at Murphy again.

"Murphy, if you dare to hand over that information, Mr. Ethan will not let you go."

"Ethan... Your Excellency? Haha."

Murphy seemed to have heard a joke, and he laughed lightly and disdainfully.

"Bob, have you done too much work for those bugs, or are you just a lowly person? Do you think they can cause me any trouble? I'm not afraid at all, Your Excellency... What kind of bug is worthy of being called Your Excellency?"

Bob tried to open his mouth, but he paused.

Just when he was about to do something, there was a sudden noise outside.

"What do you want to do? You don't have an appointment, you can't trespass, stop them!"

Hearing the noise, Murphy frowned. He didn't understand who was irritating him so early in the morning.

When he wanted to get up and take a look, the door was opened.

It wasn't that the door was broken open violently. It opened slowly. The person who opened the door was very polite and knocked three times before opening the door.

Standing outside the door was an extremely handsome young man, wearing a well-fitting white suit and with an elegant posture, as if he was attending a dinner or a dance.

Next to him stood a silver-haired girl wearing hunting clothes, with a cold temperament and beautiful appearance.

This combination is very eye-catching wherever it is placed.

After the young man opened the door, he walked directly to the end of the chairman's table, opposite Murphy, pulled out a chair and sat down, saying with a smile, "Bob, am I not late?"

Murphy watched this scene with a frown on his face, but he didn't chase anyone away. Instead, he asked his subordinates to close the door.

"Who is this?" he asked Bob.

Bob looked at Ethan and felt a little shocked. He had never expected Ethan to come. The feeling was indescribable.

It's like seeing a ray of light in the darkest night.

"This is... Mr. Ethan." His lips trembled slightly.

"Oh, you are Ethan?" Murphy's expression became relaxed again after hearing Ethan's identity. "Why, are you here to threaten me?"

"Threat, that's a terrible word, and it's completely defamatory, isn't it, Bob?"

"That's right." Although Bob didn't know how Ethan could help him, inexplicably, hope surged in his heart when he saw this young man.

After all, the young man saved the Pauletta family.

Bob, who had experienced it himself, knew very well what a terrible situation it was.

Then, can he also save himself from the desperate situation in his life?

"Okay, stop talking about these useless things. Tell me what you're doing here. If you're alright, I think our meeting today is over. See you in court."

Murphy has returned to his powerful and arrogant state.

"I do have something to discuss with Mr. Murphy, but before that, I think it would be better if they both leave first."

Ethan glanced at Elena and Bob.

Murphy sneered after hearing this, and said to Elena as if it was just what he expected, "Let's go, get out. Oh, and you, your master told you to get out."

Bob glanced at Ethan, who stood up and walked to his side. He patted his shoulder and said, "Go outside for a while, have a cup of coffee, and calm down. I'll take care of this."

Bob felt somewhat relieved and walked to the door accompanied by Ethan.

When he went out, he still couldn't help wanting to talk.

"Don't worry, I'll give him a reason...that he can't refuse."

The door closes.

Even Anya followed him out, and now only Ethan and Murphy were left in the conference room.

"Okay, tell me. What kind of excuse can you give me that I can't refuse?" Murphy said with disdain. "Pull out a gun and point it at me, or send someone to smash up my office? It's up to you. I'm not afraid at all."

"You have to understand that I have the entire legal community in Winchester behind me. I also have many friends in City Hall, and I'm also very familiar with the Sheriff's Office. You have to think carefully about what you are doing, kid."

"I've heard about you. You single-handedly eliminated your enemies in two days and one night, and revived your family. It's impressive, but that's just the method used by you low-class people. It won't work on someone like me who stands in the sun. If you attack me, be prepared to be reduced to ashes by the sun."

"Now, make a decision, pull out your gun, or get out of here in disgrace."

Ethan smiled.

He crossed his arms and spoke slowly, "I think you're mistaken, Mr. Murphy. I've always been a legitimate businessman. I've never done anything illegal. What I wanted to tell you is that I was discussing one of the most profitable deals of the moment with Mr. John Holt this morning. We had a very pleasant chat. Also, I heard that your wife comes from a prominent legal family. I wonder if she has any special opinions about your colorful extramarital life?"

Murphy, who had always been in power, suddenly sat up straight. He was silent in the light for a long time before he stood up and left the sunlight, walking towards Ethan step by step.

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